Dear Families,
As the country and the world respond to the coronavirus (COVID-19), we are all feeling a range of emotions. It is important now more than ever to attend to the social and emotional needs of ourselves and others during this time.
The School District of Whitefish Bay School Psychologists assembled social/emotional/mental health resources related to COVID-19 that may offer support to your family. Please find these resources below. If you find you need additional assistance addressing the social/emotional/mental health needs of your child (children), please contact your school psychologist.
Dr. Sam Purdy - Richards Elementary
Sam.purdy@wfbschools.com
Lisa Bartolone - Cumberland Elementary
Lisa.bartolone@wfbschools.com
Bridget Brinckman - WFB Middle School
Bridget.brinckman@wfbschools.com
Ali Gorlewski - WFB High School
Alison.gorlewski@wfbschools.com
Tim Lemke - Director of Special Education & Pupil Services
tim.lemke@wfbschools.com
Social/Emotional/Mental Health Resources for Families
Greater Good In Education - A compilation of practices and other resources that offer ways to address student and adult anxiety and that cultivate our human connection through prosocial qualities. The list includes activities, videos and articles for educators and parents to support the learning and well-being of their students during this time. The following links are articles specific to families.
Barbara Bush Foundation - Educational Toolkit for At-Home Learning
Due to school closures, the Barbara Bush Foundation created an online literacy toolkit to help parents and children learn at home together. The toolkit includes a digital classroom, read aloud books, and tools for parents, among other resources.
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention - COVID-19 Mental Health Resource Hub
As the world faces unprecedented fear and uncertainty, the American Foundation for Suicide Foundation has teamed up with the nation’s most credible mental health organizations to collaborate on a free resource hub to help people address their mental health needs during the COVID-19 pandemic.
InsideSEL - SEL Resources for Parents, Educators & School Communities Related to COVID-19
This website is a warehouse of over 35 links, including best Documentaries to watch as a family, apps to help kids stay focused, and student and family well-being resources, etc.
Rogers Behavioral Health- Resources for families of children to address needs related to COVID-19 pandemic:
Childmind Institute - Supporting Families during COVID-19.
Many resources for parents on coping with anxiety, discipline/behavioral strategies, daily tips such as how to parent teens in isolation, tips for parents of children with Autism, etc.
Temple Grandin Has Some Great Tips to Help Kids With Autism Cope During the Coronavirus Quarantine
Specific to Early Childhood:
Resources to Support Children's Growth in Times of Uncertainty - There are a plethora of resources and Podcasts from Dr. Kristie Pretti-Frontczak & Beth Diedrick
Playworks - Play at Home
In order for kids stay active and engaged with one another, and to support families and teachers, Playworks created a Play at Home Playbook. They have also been broadcasting #PlayAtHome Recess live on Facebook at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. (CT) Monday through Friday.
Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction COVID-19 information - https://dpi.wi.gov/sspw/2019-novel-coronavirus
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